Tag Archives: winter

The French-Canadian Fur-Trapper Wizard Coat

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Rebecca Fox

This is my first attempt at creating a coat out of felted, reconstructed wool sweaters. It was also one of my first serger creations. Who but me would go from scarves directly to the challenge of a giant, sweater coat? … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, Crafts, creativity, Green Living, Recycled fabric, sewing, technique, Uncategorized, Work in Progress | Tagged art, Arts, Craft, Crafts, creativity, fabric, Fiber Arts, Sew, sewing, technique, Textile, Visual Arts, winter, Work in Progress | Leave a comment

How to Kick The Big Stink Out…

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Rebecca Fox

…Hang laundry on the line in a February blizzard. Really there is a purpose to clothes on the line in February: I’m on a mission to remove The Big Stink. (If you want to skip the back-story and find out … Continue reading →

Posted in Canary, Clothing, Environmental Sensitivities, Health | Tagged Canary, Environmental Sensitivities, fabric, health, I Hate Febreze, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Odors, Removing Febreze, Toxic Household Products, winter, Work in Progress | 44 Comments

Fashion IQ

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Posted in Art, Clothing, drawing, Humor, relationships | Tagged cartoon, comic, Drawing, fashion, hat, Humor, ink, sock monkey, winter | 4 Comments

Room to Grow

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

On this sunny but cold, glorious winter day the amaryllis in my studio continue to reach their first buds towards the light in the warmth of my wood-fired home. They are products of my latest endeavors. In October I quit … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental Sensitivities, Green Living, Health | Tagged Beauty @ Any Age, Canary, Environmental Sensitivities, Flowers, health, Nature, winter | 8 Comments

Bucking the System with Horse Haiku

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

Yay! I managed to get two pieces ready for a show in one week. At least graduate school has me well-practiced at getting no sleep. So…my latest quandary? I can’t figure out how to hang these things. Clearly the Asian … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, photography, Poetry | Tagged Haiku, Horses, winter | 2 Comments

Snowstormdance With Red Osier

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Rebecca Fox

Well…I was invited to exhibit work in a woman’s show a month ago. The deadline is this Saturday. One might be thinking, “Yippie! You’ve been invited to exhibit!” However there are limitations placed on what you can display in a … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, Poetry | Tagged collage, Haiku, winter | 6 Comments

It cannot be stopped

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

An unrelenting wave of frozen water, falling swiftly, then blowing sideways. White, white, everywhere, like a blank page presenting itself to an intimidated artist. And it’s really cold, too. Otherwise known as… SNOW DAY!!! Yippee!!!